DOUBLE TROUBLEFaith Aldridge wants answers. Bramble, Texas is the only place she can find them . . . as well as Hope, the identical twin sister she never knew she had. But the townsfolk reckon that shy city-girl Faith is really her long-lost sister Hope, back in Bramble at last. And they’re fixin’ to do whatever it takes to heat things up between her and Hope’s long-time flame, Slate Calhoun. If that means rustling her car, spreading rumors like wildfire, and reining in some explosive secrets, well, there’s no way like the Lone Star way . . .But Slate’s no fool. The woman in his truck may look like Hope, yet the way she feels in his arms is altogether new. He’s determined to keep this twin in his bed and out of his heart. Trouble is, the real Hope is headed home, and she’s got her own designs on Slate. If Faith wants to avoid heartbreak, she’ll have to show a certain ruggedly handsome cowboy that this crazy-impossible love is worth fighting for.

MY THOUGHTS:

SOURCE: THIS BOOK WAS RECEIVED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEW FROM THE PUBLISHER FOR MY HONEST OPINION…

GOING COWBOY CRAZY by Katie Lane is an intersting Western contemporary romance set in present day Bramble,Texas. It is the first in “A DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS NOVEL”.It is written with depth and details. It has romance,sweet sensuality,witty dialag, community,family,twins,and love.When Faith goes to Bramble to find her twin,she will not only find a family,her twin but also a place to come home to and love. Faith,was adopted out after her birth,her parents could not take care of two babies.Her adopted parents have died and she wishes to find her twin and her birth parents. Slate,Bramble’s coach,their town hero,best friends with Faith’s twin Hope and soon learns that love is only a heartbreak away.Faith and Slate become attracted to each other,while most of the town people believe she is Hope.The town plan a wedding,and of course Faith and Slate did not agree to this opposed wedding.But along the way they realize they truly are in love with each other and accept the wedding.But then Hope appears on the scene and tries to create trouble between her long lost twin and her long time friend,for Hope decides she wants to marry Slate herself.She has gotten herself into a bit of a pickle.This is a fast paced story full of quick humor,full loving town people,romance,and is a must read.This book was received for the purpose of review from Reading Romance Book Blogs and the publisher and details can be found at Forever,an imprint of Grand Central Publishing.

THERE’S A NEW BRIDE IN TOWN!Hope Scroggs is finally ready to get hitched. After years of sowing her wild oats, the former head cheerleader and homecoming queen has returned to Bramble, Texas, to marry her high school flame. But her perfect wedding plans are stomped to smithereens when her adoring cowboy two-steps down the aisle with someone else. Now Hope is stuck with the one man from her past she can’t shake: Colt Lomax, an irresistible bad boy whose sultry kisses are hotter than the Panhandle in August . . .Colt lives for freedom and the open road; he never gets attached, never looks back. Still, he can’t forget the night of passion he once shared with Bramble’s sweetheart–a night he wouldn’t mind repeating. So, he piles on the Texas charm to tease the feisty beauty back into his bed, while she tries her darnedest to resist. But something unexpected is about to tie their fates together . . . and oh, baby, will it ever!

MY THOUGHTS:

SOURCE: THIS BOOK WAS RECEIVED FOR THE PURPOSE OF REVIEW FROM THE PUBLISHER FOR MY HONEST OPINION….

MAKE MINE A BAD BOY by Katie Lane is another exciting western contemporary romance set in present day Bramble,Texas.The second in the ” A DEEP IN THE HEART OF TEXAS NOVEL”,but can be read as a stand alone,although most of the characters appear in Book One “Going Cowboy Crazy”.This is an easy to follow story of romance,love,twins,sweet sensuality,wit and community involvement.In this story Hope,Faith’s twin,finds herself back home after going off to Hollywood to become a star,her best friend Slate marrying her twin.Faith,.Hope didn’t even know she had a twin.

Then enter Colt,the town bad boy from his youth,no one know what he has actually become.He and Hope had a thing in high school.Colt with is Texas charm and Hope with her feisty beauty are a pair to reckon with when put together sparks fly.In the end Hope and Colt must face an expected fate together…a baby is on the way.This is a fast paced story of community involvement,romance,love and the true meaning of learning to love someone else no matter what.What a great read with all the Texas charm and flair.

There will be another new bride in town with Make Mine a Bad Boy for even bad boy deserve love and happiness.This is a must read.This book was received for the purpose of review from Reading Romance Book Blogs and details can be found at Forever,an imprint of Simon and Schuster.

RATING: 4.5

REVIEWED BY: April Renn

FROM THE AUTHOR’S WEBSITE:

AUTHOR’S BIO:

So here’s the thing. I love to write about fictional people, but I feel very uncomfortable writing about myself. So let’s dispense with the biography and I’ll tell you a story. And everyone knows that all the best stories start with . . .

Once upon a time there was a little girl who walked around with her head in the clouds. While the other kids paid attention to the world around them, this little girl (For clarity’s sake, let’s just call her Katie.) spent her days dreaming. The dreams varied. One day Katie might be a princess who was rescued by a prince on a three-legged horse (Perfection can be so boring.), and the next day she might find herself as an overworked mother of ten. (Mothers are wonderful heroines, don’t you agree?) This playacting was acceptable when Katie was little, but as she grew older, people started to take notice and think her a little odd. (Odd? What’s odd about a tall, skinny seventh grader pushing an overfilled doll stroller down the street?)

Luckily for her social standing, Katie gave up the play-stage for the written-page, spending hours writing down her daydreams in a spiral notebook. But over the years, her storytelling took a backseat to hormones and high school, and it wasn’t until her two exceptional daughters were grown (Ten seemed a little redundant after the first labor pain) that she returned to writing.

Now Katie spends her days at a computer daydreaming, while the rest of the time she enjoys hanging with her family, reading, going to the gym, playing golf, motorcycle riding, traveling, or just snuggling next to her snoring prince. (Snoring might seem like a minor imperfection when compared to a three-legged horse, but believe me it’s not) Because if the little girl of the clouds learned anything over the years, it was that every moment in life is a happily-ever-after just waiting to be fulfilled.

OUR GUEST POST WITH KATIE LANE:

MBA: Why write about cowboys?

Redford as Sundance. Pitt in Thelma and Louise. Dean in Giant. Need I say more? There’s just something about a hot cowboy . . . .

If you could write about any genre and be a bestseller what other genre would you write for?

Young adult.

MBA: Where do you see yourself in 10yrs?

On a beach with a margarita in one hand and my laptop in the other. Or maybe that’s where I see myself next week.

MBA: What is next in line?

Shirlene Dalton’s story, Hope’s and Faith’s best friend.

MBA: Why should readers read your book?

If readers aren’t interested in funny, feel-good romances, they shouldn’t.

Fun Facts! GOING COWBOY CRAZY by Katie Lane

Here’s what you didn’t know about Katie Lane and her newest novel GOING COWBOY CRAZY

Katie loves karaoke (I will survive, hey, hey!).

Katie is terrified of gorillas (bad circus experience).

Katie models her heroes after her husband (And occasionally after the really hot guy standing in the express line at the grocery store.)

Katie is addicted to the reality show Pawn Stars. (Rick is on her CCEL—Celebrity Cheating-Exempt List.)

Katie would love to hear from you—or anyone (katielanebooks.com).

THANKS,KATIE FOR VISITING WITH US TODAY….

***GIVEAWAY**

Thanks to the wonderful, Brianne,at Grand Central Publishing we are offering 2 copies of both ” Going Cowboy Crazy” and “Make Mine a Bad Boy” to two lucky commentors. (That means that two luck commenters will win one copy each of both books )This givaway is open residents of the U.S. or Canada only -No P.O. Boxes, please. Giveaway copies will be sent directly to winners from the publisher.Giveaway will run from today May 19 until May 26,2011.You HAVE to comment in order to win…Winners chosen randomly by random.org…

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17 thoughts on “GUEST POST AND GIVEAWAY WITH KATIE LANE,AUTHOR OF “GOING COWBOY CRAZY” AND “MAKE MINE A BAD BOY”…”

I loved your once upon a time story. esp about the snoring and the 10 kids. I myself do have 9 kids 7-8 still live at home along with 3 grandkids. Your stories do sound good and I enjoy humor in them, it makes the day better.
Zina

I enjoyed this light and fun interview which introduced me to this author. Love those cowboys. Real men and heroes whose principles and values are important to believe in. I am glad to read that Katie models the characters after her husband. That is wonderful. Thanks for this great giveaway.

Hi everyone! Just wanted to stop by and wish y’all good luck. Wow, Zina, nine kids and three grandkids. That’s a houseful! Thanks so much, Wendy, for having me on and the great review and interview. I hope I can stop by again! Katie

I love the fun facts, especially the fact that Katie is afraid of gorillas. Hey, I don’t blame her, they’re pretty scary. Both books sound fantastic and I’d love to read them. I always love a good cowboy story and love those bad boys too.